DOUGLAS JOHN BENSON MD
NPI 1528634508
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since June 01, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Douglas John Benson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DOUGLAS JOHN BENSON MD (NPI 1528634508) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61657908) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528634508
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS JOHN BENSONCredential: MD
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2025
NPI 1528634508 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD61657908
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD61657908 (WA)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Douglas John Benson Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426595356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250813003245
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, 3RD FLOOR SW 350
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Occupational Therapist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, MAILBOX 356490
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Ophthalmology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 365485
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Anesthesiology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356015
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356100
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Hospitalist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Douglas Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Benson is 1528634508. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2021.

Where is Douglas Benson located?

Douglas Benson practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Douglas Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Douglas Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Benson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Douglas Benson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Douglas Benson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Douglas Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Benson is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Benson was last updated on July 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.